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Published: 2005-03-30 08:57:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 5231; Favourites: 128; Downloads: 277
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Todd Hido's ([link] ) photos often have a ghostly or ethereal quality to them, but all ego aside, this is one of my favorites. Though normally I wouldn't post a photo that's scanned from a contact sheet, I think the grainy quality actually contributes to the effectiveness of the photograph. (People with a more trained eye than I have may vehemently disagree with that.) We shot this at a grungy little motel with the shades half drawn and all of it is there, in that shot. Luscious.Related content
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I LOVE Todd Hido. Great job emulating what he does.
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This wasn't an imitation, actually. Todd took the photo.
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So, wait...is he your husband or something? Er...what?
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absolutely incredible. lovely feeling, perfect darks n lights. i love it
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Hi!
This is one of the most nicest/moving pics. I saw lately!!! I really can't leave it behind.... Wonderful wonderful work!!!
Ilil.
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Nothing like sadness when you believes in sad Creativity ..
I think you are the best in this sadness pieces of your heart.......
Kiss your hand Miss Shyly
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I absolutely love the mood of this series. You were right, the grainy quality adds so much to the strenght of the images. Goood job both of you!
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I am so glad you like it. Thank you very much!
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this and the other shot similar cause me to feel very sad
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Excellent. If my photographs cause you to feel something, then they're successful.
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Such a powerful display meloncholy emotion. Well done.
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I really don't know what to say. Shocking and definately a fav.
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This is one of my favorites as well. Thank you so much.
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This is really captivating. It stands out in your gallery.
It really makes me want to look into the picture.
Really nice.
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Thank you so much, Brandee! This is one of my favorites, too. Todd is just brilliant with light.
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for some reasons i love this shot.. a sad feeling i guess, which attract me so much. the light and the blur are both beautiful, you look beautiful. congrates on this shot
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Thank you so much! What a wonderful comment.
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Grain can play just as important a role in an image as the subject, the context, the message, etc - in this case I agree with you 100% that the grain and specs really work to amplify the feeling in this image 
ps - grungy hotel rooms have made some of the best studio spaces i've ever shot in!
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Amen, sister. Let's hear it for grungy hotel rooms!
Thank you for the wonderful comment. I'm already all twitterpated when I see that you've left me a response.
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It looks like it's a pic from a ghost story (Like "Ringu", you know?)...
I love it too.. although we don't see you very well!
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Perhaps the mystery is a nice change from my usual!
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i luvs the clair obscure/oilpainty feel of this!...the colors make me think of Vermeer, or however that guy is called...but then in a darker tone...just lovely!
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Oh, Vermeer is wonderful. I hadn't seen that before, but now that you've mentioned it I do think I see what you mean. His light and shadows are very dramatic like this, aren't they? Wonderful!
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very dramatic indd...makes it look kindof antique, think this is an ageless shot!
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It is stunning! And I am one of those who actually thinks that that dusty bits from the scan add to the feel of the picture...
The colors... the dim light....the simple room........god. It's just lovely!
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Hooray! It's good to know I'm not nuts for liking the grit.
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You and Todd Hido make a great team!!! If I wasn't so far away I would love to work with you
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Holy smokes, Ostantine, I just went and looked at your work, and I'm so honored! You're simply fantastic. I was in Greece in '99. Perhaps I'm due for a revisiting. *wink*
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Thank you very much!!!
I'll be waiting
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Stunning shot. This almost rips me up - it's so personal. I can't say anything is wrong with it at all. The grain, noise and scratches only add to the poignancy of it. Well done - Todd Hido and you.
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i adore the images i've seen .. there are shades of witkin present ala the treatments, and just amazing use of lights, and negative space.. this paints such an evocative portrait.. i love it ^^.. and THIS is why browsing late at night sometimes pays off ^^.. i cannot wait to see more work from you ^^
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Thank you thank you thank you! What a totally amazing comment. You just went and made my night.
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